Jane Miller

Jane Pavela Miller, formerly of La Crosse, WI, who was a long-time resident of Stamford, CT, died June 10, 2026. She was 92. Jane was born on September 17, 1933, in La Crosse to Stephen L. and Eleanor Pavela. She graduated in 1952 from Aquinas High School and earned her Bachelor Degree in Business from Marquette University. Jane loved to travel and was successful in gaining corporate positions in marketing and communications during the difficult period of women's advancement in the corporate world. Her travel and job pursuit took her to Australia where she was employed by the Madsen Luxury Liner where she had the opportunity to host Johnny Cash Penny, founder of the J.C. Penny Department store. She relocated later to California where she was employed by a large global Architectural/Engineering firm allowing her to expand her interests and travel. Jane settled in Stamford where she took corporate positions at Pan American Airlines HR Department and Marx Toys, the world's largest manufacturer of toys and games. She later finished her career as a real estate agent. Jane loved her life in Stamford and meeting new friends including Big Band leader, Benny Goodman, her neighbor. She enjoyed walking the scenic landscape of the Long Island Sound with friends. Jane was preceded in death by her husband Bryce B. Miller of 29 years, her parents, brothers, Steve Pavela (Marian); John “Cubba” Pavela (Helen); and sister Mary Pavela Spika (Francis). She is survived by her sister, Helen Pavela Flynn (Donald); eighteen nieces and nephews; David and Heather Indyk, who provided compassionate care and treasured friendship, and Rhoda Rudnick for her friendship and guidance. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Fairfield County House and Constellation Hospice for their compassionate end of life care for Jane. A Latin Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT on Saturday, June 20th at 10am. Interment will immediately follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Stamford, CT. There will be no calling hours. In leu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5250 Justin Road, La Crosse WI, or the charity of your choice. If you wish to make a remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com

Jane Miller

September 17, 1933 - June 10, 2026